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Articles tagged under: CME Group

Farmer Optimism Jumps in Ag Economy Barometer

Published April 9, 2026

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for March identified an uptick in farmer sentiment. "It's somewhat surprising that the ag economy barometer index increased from 116 to 127 in March,' said Michael Langemeier, director, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture…
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Uncertainty Weighs on Farmer Sentiment

Published March 5, 2026

In the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment rose slightly from last month. Compared to a year ago, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Michael Langemeier said this month's results paint a tougher picture. "The index increased after…
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CME Outage Freezes Global Futures Trading

Published November 28, 2025

The CME Group experienced a ten-hour outage on Friday that halted trading on its currency platform and across key futures markets, including foreign exchange, commodities, treasuries, and equities. The disruption was linked to a cooling issue at a data center.…
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CME Adjusts Daily Price Limits

Published November 3, 2025

The CME has reset daily price limits for major agricultural futures. Corn futures will now have a daily limit of $0.30 per bushel, soybeans $0.70 per bushel, and both Chicago and Kansas City Wheat $0.35 per bushel. The heavily traded…
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Ag Economy Barometer Drops in August

Published August 8, 2025

This CME Group-Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer shows signs of weakening farmer sentiment for the second month in a row. Purdue University Extension Economist Jim Mintert said part of this month's survey also addressed the budget reconciliation bill. "That bill…
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Chicago Spring Wheat Contract Includes RRV Delivery Points

Published July 3, 2025

The CME Group launched a spring wheat contract in mid-April. Since that time, more than 460,000 contracts have traded. CME Group Managing Director and Global Head of Agricultural Products John Ricci said this effort provides an effective way to hedge…
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Farmer Sentiment Climbs Despite Trade Uncertainty

Published May 7, 2025

In the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University and the CME Group, farmer sentiment rose by eight points over last month, showing a continued positive outlook on the U.S. ag economy. "It was a little bit surprising that we…
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CME Group to Add Spring Wheat Contract

Published January 9, 2025

The CME Group plans to compete head-to-head against the Minneapolis Grain Exchange with a spring wheat contract. The Chicago Board of Trade already trades soft red winter wheat and hard red winter wheat. This new contract will be launched in…
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Ricci Joins CME Group Leadership

Published June 4, 2024

The CME Group has named John Ricci as its managing director and global head of agricultural products. Ricci will be responsible for leading the development, execution and management of the exchange’s agricultural business. Ricci has 25 years of experience in…
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Optimism for the Future

Published July 7, 2023

Farmer sentiment rebounded this past month after a sharp fall in the CME Group and Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer in May. In May, 44 percent of the farmers surveyed expected their farm’s financial situation to decline in upcoming year.…
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